Google Doodle marks upcoming India-New Zealand World T20 match
Nagpur: As the Indian cricket fans await the beginning of the country's journey in the ICC World Twenty20 today, Google in its own way has marked the day for the fans. The company today has dedicated its Doodle to the...
Wearable Tech: Health hazards in the era of ‘Internet of Things’
"Can wearable computers fitness gadgets be more harmful than smoking?" In the 1930s and 1940s, smoking became the norm for both men and women in the United States, and a majority of physicians smoked. At the same time, there was rising...
Here comes world’s thinnest lens 2000 times thinner than human hair!
How thin can you imagine a lens could be, when compared to a single trend of your hair? Well most of you will answer that a lens may always be thicker hair, but hold on and get ready to be...
Facebook to firm its video services as it owns ‘Face Swap’ app!
In a major step to consolidate its video services, social media giant Facebook has finalised the deal with Masquerade Technologies Inc, which is famed for creating popular face-swapping app MSQRD. The development comes three years after photo and video messaging...
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge launched at prices of Rs 48,900 and Rs 56,900
Putting to rest all speculations over its price, make and look, Samsung Electronics has launched its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, just 15 days after their global launch on February 21. The handset maker has priced...
At Rs 60 k, will Samsung Galaxy S7 pull off in India? Find out on March 8!
Representational Pic Patching up on its losing sheen in Indian market Samsung is coming up with its much awaited smartphone versions - Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge which the company announced will hit home shores on March 8. Samsung Galaxy...
Now power your phone with salt water!
Battery chargers aren't exactly the sexiest gadgets in the world, but when you add fuel cells into the mix, things get a little more interesting. MyFC recently showcased its Jaq fuel cell charger at the MWC 2016, the world's smallest charger...
YouTube also helping doctors in surgical techniques
More and more experts are using streaming online media such as YouTube to learn new surgical techniques, researchers including an Indian-origin scientist report. A survey involving members from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) found that most...
Smart glass that allows typing on virtual keyboard!
Representational pic Scientists from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a stronger version of a smart glass that allows users to text a message or type in key words for internet surfing by offering a...
Now, mobile app to locate victims trapped during natural calamities
A doctor's initiative in harnessing technology has produced an application which can help locate a person trapped in debris in an earthquake or other disasters when communications fail. Pradeep Bhardwaj, CEO of Six Sigma High Altitude Medical Services for Rescue, says...
Feeling bored? You computer will know that soon!
Representational Pic If course our mind traverse through various elevations of moods throughout the day. Sometimes we feel engaging and the next moment we are bored! What if a computer tells you about your mood. Not just your employer or...
Facebook unwraps full-screen ads to take on TV commercials
Facebook on Thursday rolled out a platform for quick, immersive ads with the potential to become a tempting rival to television commercials. The leading social network made Canvas available globally as a free tool marketers can use to turn smartphone or...
Amazon to make movies now, buys rights of Woody Allen film
US online giant Amazon has acquired the North American rights to Woody Allen's new movie, the company announced Thursday, as it continues to expand into the entertainment industry. The film, which does not yet have a title, is a romantic comedy...
LeEco tastes super success in India with its best seller Le1s
The LeEco tsunami that hit Indian shores is now making waves in Nagpur too. Barely a few months old in India, LeEco is doing awesome business with its budget offering, the Le 1s. However, the company also has a flagship device...
Oppo comes up technology to charge smartphones in just 15 mins!
Chinese phone maker Oppo has announced world's fastest charging technology that can charge your smartphone from zero to 100 percent in flat 15 minutes. Unveiling the technology at Mobile World Congress here on Tuesday, Oppo said that its its new "SuperVOOC"...
Samsung goes Apple way with S7!
Apple and Samsung phones, which have been looking more and more alike over the past few years, are much closer to virtual twins with Samsung's latest Galaxy S7. The convergence began two years ago when iPhones got larger, mimicking Samsung's once-innovative,...
Now, use your smartphone to withdraw money from ATM
File Pic Here's another use for the smartphone as it invades daily life: in place of your debit card at your bank cash machine. The "cardless" automatic teller machine (ATM) is gaining ground in the US and around the world, with...
Facebook comes up with suicide prevention tool in Britain
After a successful trial in the US and Australia, social media giant Facebook has rolled out its suicide prevention in Britain that allows users to notify it if a friend is in distress. Created in consultation with British charity Samaritans, the...
Skype to introduce group video calling for Android, iOS apps
Last month, Skype introduced its new group video calling feature for Android, iOS and Windows phone users. The company is now officially rolling out its functionality on iOS and Android devices. The group calling feature from Skype supports full HD...
Now, call the waiter with a table remote!
Now, you don't have to worry about calling a waiter each time you want to ask for service in a restaurant, as automation systems are slowly becoming a reality in India's food and-beverage industry. Apart from restaurant staff and customers...
What the ‘i’ in Apple’s iPhone stands for
It's perhaps one of the most important letters in the world — but nobody's entirely sure what it means. The 'i' at the start of iPhone is one of its defining features. And it mostly refers to "internet", though not entirely,...
